What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housing Navigator position at Veterans Multi-Service Center?
Position Overview:
The Housing Navigator provides comprehensive housing support to veterans and their families experiencing homelessness in Southern New Jersey. This includes housing counseling, housing search assistance, and coordination with landlords and community resources to secure permanent housing solutions. The position plays a vital role in connecting veterans with safe and stable housing, enabling them to rebuild their lives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist veterans in developing and implementing housing plans, ensuring a "housing first" approach.
- Conduct housing searches, provide counseling, and facilitate housing tours and inspections.
- Build and maintain relationships with landlords and other affordable housing providers.
- Negotiate and mediate landlord-tenant relationships.
- Assist with temporary financial assistance payments to third parties.
- Conduct outreach to identify veterans experiencing homelessness and connect them with services.
- Participate in Continuum of Care forums and collaborate with community partners.
- Provide timely reporting and documentation of client outcomes.
- Assist clients with other functional support needs, such as budgeting, life skills development, and behavioral health treatment coordination.
Skills and Competencies:
- Strong understanding of the challenges faced by veterans experiencing homelessness.
- Knowledge of housing resources and community support services in Southern New Jersey.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in1 Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant2 software.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
